Your house is a significant asset! When it’s time to sell, make sure it doesn’t stagnate on the market.

One of the best ways to speed up the sale time? Invest in three simple upgrades that are proven to attract more buyers and increase your home’s desirability. Get ready to sell, sell, sell!

1. 1. 1. 1. Small Repairs
        
        Buyers don’t like small defects like leaky faucets or torn window screens! Issues like these may cause them to walk away from the deal. But fear not! You can tackle these hurdles by fixing noticeable defects before listing your home. While you can handle minor repairs, leave the technical stuff to the experts.
      2. Minor Kitchen Makeover
        
        Strategic kitchen upgrades offer significant first impressions that appeal to buyers. New cabinets, appliances, and lighting are common things that can take your kitchen from good to great.
      3. New Flooring
        
        Investing in hardwood flooring — or faux hardwood — has been shown to offer a great return on investment! Moreover, buyers love newly updated flooring as it can transform the whole look of a home. If you already have wood flooring, another option is to refinish the floors to enhance the look. If you have worn out and discolored patches, a water-based stain treatment can restore the aesthetics and conceal defects. However, a complete flooring replacement is the only way to deal with extensive flaws.

Ready to make the necessary upgrades to help your home sell faster, but don’t know where to start? Surterre Properties®’ unique Face-Lift Home Makeover program provides the funds — interest-free — to give your home the renovations it needs to attract buyers. You pay nothing until your home sells, when the fronted funds are repaid out of escrow. Contact your local Surterre agent today at SurterreProperties.com to learn more about how giving your home a Face-Lift can put more money in your pocket.